BLOOMINGTON — A Chill Factor Holiday Bazaar and Fashion Fest will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at Illinois Wesleyan University.
The all-day event will take place in Young Main Lounge inside the Memorial Center Building, 104 E. University Ave., Bloomington.
The festival will start with an education virtual seminar at 10 a.m.; a holiday shopping bazaar from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; a Michael Jackson-themed dance contest at noon; live music starting at 4 p.m.; a fashion show at 7 p.m.; a women’s awards ceremony at 8 p.m.; and a business networking opportunity from 9-11 p.m. There will be vendors and raffle prize giveaways throughout the event as well.
The education seminar will include Afrika Porter, a motivational speaker; Dawn Callahan, a digital marketing expert; Heather Klaus, a tax adviser; Donyetta Jenkins, real estate adviser; and Ceecee, a certified grant writer. There will be a Q&A portion, and pastries and coffee will be served.
Tickets for the seminar are $15, and admission to the bazaar is $10.
The dance contest is $10 for singles, $15 for couples and $25 for groups. Children 11 and under get in free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
The fashion show and awards ceremony is $50 and includes a meal and two drinks.
An all-access pass for the day is $70 and includes a drink.
Wesleyan students will receive 50% off all events throughout the day.
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or at the door the day of the event.
Live music at the event will feature artists Gizelle, Mashavu, MealMan, Alissa and Em Sha’ron, who mainly perform R&B, neo soul and poetry with a hint of hip-hop and comedy.
The awards ceremony will recognize three women, including NAACP President Linda Foster and Illinois State University alum and retired professor Christy Vellella. Vellella’s mother was the first Black woman to become a teacher in Bloomington.
The event is presented by ISAIDIT Management & Brick Malone LLC. Malone, a Chicago fashion designer, will be featuring her winter collection during the show.
Contact 219-801-1322 or isaidit.mc@gmail.com for more information.
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Illinois Wesleyan University head coach Norm Eash congratulates players after scoring against Millikin University in the Second quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Kevin Graham (87) runs in the for a touchdown against Millikin University.
Millikin’s Aidan Lombardo (7) throws against Illinois Wesleyan University Myles Kee (5) runs in the first quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Zach McNees (49) sacks Millikin quarterback Aidan Lombardo in a game earlier this month at Tucci Stadium. McNees and the Titans travel to face Augustana on Saturday in Rock Island.
Millikin’s Aidan Lombardo (7) is tackled by Illinois Wesleyan University Zach McNees (49) runs in the first quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Charlie Hamilton (11) caught two touchdown passes in his final game as a Titan as IWU slipped past Elmhurst, 21-17, in Saturday’s regular-season finale at Elmhurst.
Millikin’s Peter Slade (48) and Da’Shawn Buck (20) celebrate against Illinois Wesleyan University in the second quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Artist Benjamin (27) and Zach McNees (49) try to bring down Millikin’s Deandre Lawrence (26) in a game earlier this month at Tucci Stadium. The Titans have given up 93 points and 1,013 yards in the last two games.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Zach McNees (49) is in pursuit of Millikin’s Deandre Lawrence (26) during a game earlier this month at Tucci Stadium. The Titans travel to face Augustana on Saturday in Rock Island.
Millikin’s Deandre Lawrence (26) runs against Illinois Wesleyan University in the first quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan University Holden Smith (66) is introduced before the game against Millikin University.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Jay Lemenager takes off on a run against Millikin on Oct. 1 at Tucci Stadium. Lemenager returns as IWU’s starting quarterback Saturday when the Titans face North Park at Tucci Stadium.
Millikin’s Javieon Wallace (24) is tackled by Illinois Wesleyan University Jimmy Capecci (8) in the first quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan University’s Kevin Graham (87) celebrates with Charlie Hamilton (11) after a touchdown against Millikin University.
Illinois Wesleyan senior tight end Kevin Graham (87) is introduced before last Saturday’s game against Millikin at Tucci Stadium. Graham caught two touchdown passes in the Titans’ 38-24 victory.
Illinois Wesleyan University Matthew Milan (40) is introduced before the game against Millikin University.
Millikin’s Kendall Dehority (13) tackles Illinois Wesleyan University Myles Kee (5) runs in the first quarter.
Millikin’s Josh Grant (1) goes after Illinois Wesleyan University Myles Kee (5) runs in the first quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan University quarterback Ryan Saxe (14) runs in the first quarter against Millikin University.
Illinois Wesleyan University quarterback Ryan Saxe (14) hands off to Seth Albin (1) in the first quarter against Millikin University.
Illinois Wesleyan University quarterback Ryan Saxe (14) calls a play in the second quarter against Millikin University.
Millikin’s Quinton Miller (4) tackles Illinois Wesleyan University Seth Albin (1) runs in the first quarter.
Illinois Wesleyan University Seth Albin (1) is introduced before the game against Millikin University.
Millikin’s Shawn Steele (37) tackles Illinois Wesleyan University Myles Kee (5) runs in the first quarter.
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